Marine Police Patrol Uncovers Suspected Cannabis Farm Beside Volta Lake
Police in the Volta Region have arrested a 31-year-old man at Mangoase after a Marine Police patrol on the Volta Lake uncovered a suspected cannabis plantation.
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World Bank Builds New Strategy Around a Looming 800 Million Jobs Shortfall
World Bank President Ajay Banga told the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok that 1.2 billion young people face only 400 million jobs, and set out how the Bank will respond.
APC’s Ayariga Demands Parliament Vote Before Ghana Joins BRICS
APC leader Hassan Ayariga says Cabinet approval is not enough for Ghana’s BRICS bid, demanding parliamentary ratification under Article 75 and wide public consultation.
IMF Warns AI Boom Could Leave Poorer Countries Behind
An IMF commentary says AI could add half a percentage point to annual global growth, but warns poorer countries risk being left behind without power, skills and financing.
Pink Diamond Stolen in an Apple Returns to Public View in France
The Grand Condé pink diamond, stolen from a French château in 1926 and hidden inside a hollowed-out apple, is on public display again until 3 January.
Aklerh returns to lovers rock with new single ‘Wo Dor’
Dancehall singer Aklerh releases ‘Wo Dor’ on Monday, October 19, a lovers rock single on Revolution Records that marks her return to reggae after two Afrobeat tracks.
China jails kindergarten owner for life over lead poisoning of 200+ children
A Chinese court has jailed kindergarten owner Li Huifang for life after more than 200 children were poisoned by food containing lead at 2,000 times the legal limit.
Tamale, Yendi and Damongo in line for €323m water and sanitation deal
Finance Minister Ato Forson says Ghana has secured a €323 million package of EU and Dutch grants plus concessional EIB lending for water and sanitation in northern Ghana.
Ghanaian Travel Boss Honoured at Africa’s Big Tourism Fair in Nigeria
Ghanaian tourism and aviation entrepreneur Mary Nyamekye Asamoah has received the Africa Travel 100 Tour Operators Award 2026 at the Akwaaba Travel Market in Nigeria.
Bawumia Spokesperson Says NPP Will Fix Election Security Gaps Before 2028
Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson for NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says the party must fix the election security lapses of 2024 before Ghana votes again in 2028.